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Okhla Fighters XI defeated Royal Achievers to clinch the title of Strategien Weekend Special (Season-1) champions at a T-20 match held in Noida recently. Okhla Fighters XI dominated the final, winning the match convincingly by 8 wickets. The final match was part of a corporate cricket tournament organised by the Strategien Group, bringing together teams from across the corporate world for an action-packed weekend of cricketing excitement. After winning the toss, Royal Achievers opted to bat first but struggled to gain momentum against a disciplined bowling attack. Ahmed was the standout performer with the ball, wreaking havoc with his pace…

Jamia Premier League-2025 (JPL-2025), a Staff T-20 Cricket Tournament, is being organised by the Games & Sports Department, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) from 5th April, 2025. The Opening Ceremony of the league was held on Saturday, the 5th April, 2025 at Nawab Mansoor Ali Khan (NMAK) Pataudi Sports Complex of the university. The Inaugural Match was played between Jamia Staff Cricket Team and Indian Bank Team as a Friendly Match at NMAK Pataudi Sports Complex. The programme was graced by Prof. Mazhar Asif, Vice-Chancellor, JMI as the Chief Guest in the presence of Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar, JMI…

The Department of Electrical Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), successfully organised an Alumni-Parents-Employer-Teachers Meet on March 27, 2025 in the Committee Room of Nehru Guest House of the university. The event served as a platform for fostering meaningful engagement between academia, industry, and alumni, with the goal of enhancing student development, academic excellence, and professional opportunities. The gathering provided an avenue for discussion on various aspects of academic growth, industry needs, and future collaborations. The meet also aimed to strengthen the bond between the department and its various stakeholders, ensuring that student training remains relevant to industry standards while also…

Tanzil Asif, a Jamia Millia Islamia alumnus and founder of Bihar-based hyper-local news portal Main Media, was recently invited to deliver a talk at University of Michigan in the United States of America. Tanzil spoke at the 5th edition of the Social Media and Society in India (SMSI) 2025 international conference, where he addressed the theme: Hyper-local and Rural Journalism in India: Evidence from Bihar. In his 20-minute session, he highlighted the urgent need to support and sustain hyper-local journalism, especially in under-reported regions like Bihar’s Seemanchal. ALSO READ Admission in Jamia: All you need to know and last day…

Last day of application to Jamia Millia Islamia’s various UG, PG courses for academic session 2025-26 is April 10. The last date of application to various UG, PG including B. Tech and B. Arch courses at Jamia Millia Islamia is April 10, 2025. As the deadline to apply is only a week away, interested candidates are advised to visit the university portal at admission.jmi.ac.in for online application to the upcoming academic session. Vice Chancellor JMI, Prof. Mazhar Asif had released the 145-page University Prospectus and announced the opening of admissions for the academic session 2025-26 on March 06, 2025. From…

Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan on Saturday moved the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, which was cleared by the Rajya Sabha on Friday. The move by AAP MLA Amanatullah has come a day after All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Congress MP Mohammad Jawed approached the Supreme Court on Friday against the constitutional validity of the bill. According to Amanatullah, who was chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board, the bill curtails the religious and cultural autonomy of Muslims, enables arbitrary executive interference, and undermines minority rights to manage their religious and…

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) Minority Department has appointed Shibli Manzoor as the in-charge of Delhi Minority Congress. This appointment was made by the National president, Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi, in recognition of Manzoor’s public service, his commitment to education, and his efforts towards the empowerment of minorities. Shibli Manzoor began his public life through student politics at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), where he raised his voice for students and marginalised communities. He is an engineer and MBA who has combined his technical expertise with a passion for social change. He has initiated several social projects focused on…

Shamim Abbasi, popularly known as Chacha Shamim sharbat wale, has passed away, according to a post by Wajid. He was a familiar figure to many regulars at Batla House, where his Rooh-e-Afza sharbat stall became a popular stop, especially for those looking to quench their thirst during the summer months. ALSO READ Jamia opens week-long exhibition on Quran during Ramazan Mohd Abbas shared the sad news of Abbasi’s death with his photo. “It is with great sadness that I announce the death of brother Shamim Abbasi, widely known as Chacha sharbat wale,” he wrote on his social media timeline. Abbasi…

The sighting of crescent Moon on Sunday in India brings an end to the month-long Ramzan 2025. Following which India will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, March 31. Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated on Sunday in Saudi Arabia where the crescent was seen, marking an end to the 29-day-long Ramazan in the nation. Many residents in Okhla saw the moon and wished their family members and relatives. Eid namaz is to be held in different mosques at different time on Monday. CharMinar F block 7.30 am Shah-e-Ilahi M block 7.45 am Jamaat-E-Islami Hind Marqaz 8.00 am Umar L block 7.30 am Quadiri N…

Jamia Millia Islamia today terminated an Assistant Professor (Contractual) from the Department of Political Science after receiving information about his arrest following a complaint against him by a female at the New Friends Colony Police station, said the university in a statement. The university administration responded immediately by terminating his services from the university, stating that Jamia Millia Islamia follows a zero tolerance policy for any form of violence against women. The university administration, expressing its strong condemnation of the heinous crime, clarified that he is not a permanent faculty member, only a contractual employee on a temporary hiring basis.…